What color is #CB4D48?

#CB4D48 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(203, 77, 72), and in HSL hsl(2, 56%, 54%).

Is #CB4D48 accessible as text?

On white, #CB4D48 has a contrast ratio of 4.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #CB4D48, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CB4D48?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-700 (#CA3500).

What colors go well with #CB4D48?

#CB4D48 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #48C7CB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CB4D48 below.

Is #CB4D48 good for buttons?

#CB4D48 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CB4D48 — white text only reaches 4.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CB4D48 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #CB4D48 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#CB4D48 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CB4D48

Not just a swatch — here's how #CB4D48 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CB4D48 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB4D48 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Brick Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CB4D48 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Brick Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB4D48 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Brick Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CB4D48 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2E

Brick Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CB4D48 Secondary #C99A95 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Brick Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Brick Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CB4D48 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 94/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 42/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 93/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1DFDE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CB7848 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CB4D48 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CB4D48;
  --color-base-rgb: 203 77 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.9% 0.161 25.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7DFDF;
  --color-200: #EDC1BF;
  --color-300: #DC9693;
  --color-400: #C76E6B;
  --color-500: #AC4C49;
  --color-600: #84403E;
  --color-700: #5E3231;
  --color-800: #3E2423;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brick-red: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7DFDF',
    200: '#EDC1BF',
    300: '#DC9693',
    400: '#C76E6B',
    500: '#AC4C49',
    600: '#84403E',
    700: '#5E3231',
    800: '#3E2423',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #CB4D48;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7DFDF;
$base-200: #EDC1BF;
$base-300: #DC9693;
$base-400: #C76E6B;
$base-500: #AC4C49;
$base-600: #84403E;
$base-700: #5E3231;
$base-800: #3E2423;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #AC3530;
$base-subtle: #EBCECD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CB4D48",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDC1BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9693",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76E6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC4C49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#84403E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3231",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CB4D48

Color Lab

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